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SJC to THO: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Thorshofn (Thorshofn Airport)
4,309 mi
6,935 km · 3,745 nm
8h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,309 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 55m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, United States
- THO — Thorshofn Airport · Thorshofn, Iceland
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SJC
Near THO
- VPN · Vopnafjörður Airport37 mi away
- MVA · Reykjahlíð Airport59 mi away
- HZK · Húsavík Airport61 mi away
- EGS · Egilsstaðir Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from THO?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Thorshofn (THO) is 4,309 miles (6,935 km, 3,745 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to THO?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 55m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Thorshofn?
Thorshofn is 7 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to THO?
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